BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain casts his vote in the final phase of polls.

Long queues outside a polling booth in Katihar #BiharPolls

5.58% voting till 8 AM.

Voting is underway across nine districts.

Of the 57 seats going to polls on Thursday, the JD(U) has put up candidates in 25 seats, the RJD 21 while the Congress has fielded 11 candidates. In NDA camp, the BJP has put up 38 candidates while it allies LJP, RLSP and HAM(S) have fielded 11, 5 and 3 candidates